SERVICES CANCELLED DECEMBER 26

Due to inclement weather all church services scheduled for December 26, 2010 have been cancelled.

Christmas Play

This years Christmas play Getting, Giving and Gloria will be held on Sunday, December 12, 2010 at 6:00pm.  Refreshments will be served in the fellowship hall following the play.  Each member is asked to bring a finger food and beverage to share.  Members, be sure to invited your family to this years Christmas play.  I am sure each one will receive a blessing.

PASTORS PERSPECTIVE

A long time ago God looked out upon the darkness and He said, "Let there be light." The Bible tells us that when He said these words light appeared. The darkness and the light were separated and we know from experience and by what the Bible states that the light always wins when it comes against the dark.


Many years after God first created the light, a virgin in Bethlehem gave birth to her firstborn son. This son grew up and later said, "I am the light of the world." God the Father sent His son to light the entire world and in doing so He overcame all the darkness!

Those of us who have been born again will one day go to a place where there is no darkness. The Lord Jesus Christ is the light of that wonderful place called heaven that we are headed to; where we shall spend eternity because He conquered the darkness of sin through His perfect life, death, burial, and resurrection!

During this beautiful Christmas season we will see many exquisite sites of Christmas trees, lights, and decorations. I would like to encourage you that every time you hang a string of lights, witness a festive scene, or drive by a home decorated for Christmas to remember that Jesus is the Light of the world. It was during this time that the true Light from heaven came and dwelt among us to save us from our sins, to deliver us out of darkness. It is no wonder we celebrate with lights! May the Light of the world warm your hearts this Christmas!

Merry Christmas!!!

Lottie Moon Offering

Pine Crest WOM will be taking up for the "Lottie Moon" Christmas offering during the entire month of December.  Lottie Moon was a patriarch in foreign missions.  She was known as the "cookie lady" because she would make tea cakes and pass them out to the local children and share Christ with their familes.  Your offering will be sent to help those who travel abroad to spread the gospel to a lost and dying world.  Please help these missionaries to serve the Lord.  If you have any questions please see any WOM member or Sylvia Anderson.

WOM Christmas Card Delivery

Pine Crest WOM will again be delivering your Christmas Cards for active church members on Sunday, December 12th.  If you wish to use this service please have your cards turned into any WOM member by Sunday, December 5th.  A love offering for this service is greatly appreciated.

Singing 11/20 w/ Liberty Quartet & The Gobers

Pine Crest will be hosting a singing on Saturday, November 20, 2010 at 7:00 featurning the Liberty Quartet and The Gobers.

FRIENDS AND FAMILY DAY, SUNDAY 11/14

Pine Crest will be having a Friends and Family day at church on Sunday, November 14.  We encourage everyone to invited their friends and family to join us for breakfast at 9:30 am and then for church service at 11:00 am.  All are welcome.

WOM Christmas Shoe Boxes

The WOM will be collecting Christmas shoe boxes again this year for Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child.  With your help, millions of children can experience God's love in a tangible and practical way with just a simple Christmas shoe box.

Beginning on Sunday, October 3rd the WOM will be collecting shoe boxes for these children in need.

Our goal this year is to collect 100 shoe boxes for distribution to needy children.

If you have any questions or would like to donate the cost of sending a Christmas shoe box, please see Sylvia Anderson or any WOM member.

Pine Crest Youth Trip to Cagles Dairy

The Pine Crest Youth in Christ will be going to Cagles Dairy on Saturday, October 16, 2010.  They will be meeting at Pine Crest for pizza at 1:00pm and leaving from church for the dairy at 2:00pm.

There will be a hayride, bonfire, corn-maze and the dairy tour.  There will be a sign up sheet available at church on 10/03 and 10/10.

Children under 8 years please bring your parents with you.  If you wold like to chaperone or would like any more information please see Ronda or Butch Kirk.

Welcome to Sunday School at Pine Crest

Hey Everybody,

Just wanted to invite everybody to come out and be with us in Sunday School here at Pine Crest.  It's a great way to start your Sunday morning.  We learn so much every Sunday.

We have classes to fit everyone from the youngest to the oldest.  So come out and join us.

The teachers are listed below by age group:

0-2         Moms
3-5         Erin Stone
6-8         Shannon Loudermilk
9-12       Don Harber
Teens      Teresa Kirby
Adult       Alan Thompson
Sr. Adult  Nathan Waters

Drew Allison
Sunday School Superintendent

Pastors Perspective

1 Corinthians 12:12 states: For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ.


On the days leading up to and on Sept. 29th I saw the body of Christ work so diligently, so patiently, so tirelessly, so edifyingly, so lovingly. The Hightower Association Meeting was a huge undertaking that required the talents, strengths, and gifts of Pine Crest Baptist Church to come together for a wonderful workmanship. To say that the goal of feeding the entire delegation was completed would far be an understatement, as they were not only fed, but loved, served, and lifted up in every way I can possibly think. Pine Crest displayed the exact same Spirit of service that was present when Christ washed the disciples feet, a desire to put everyone else first.

I have been the little pastor of Pine Crest since 2001 and every single second of my tenure here has been filled with an admiration and love for each one of this family called Pine Crest. Seeing, and working with you all on Sept. 29th was an exclamation point as to why God has blessed Pine Crest so much. Your desire to put God and others before yourselves is an exemplary quality that the Lord has placed in each of your hearts that shows the world the love of Jesus!

Every person that I spoke with could not help but speak the highest of praises for every item that was taken care of. From the food to the parking, the quick line to the tent and seating, the hospitality to the organization, the beauty of the arrangements to the smiles on each face. You lifted up Jesus in every way! It was amazing to see the body of Christ come together in such a unified, distinct way. Each one used the talents God has given you to further His cause. Whether it was sewing, organization, cooking, baking, clean-up, set-up, serving, trash collection, directing…everything fit together and that is testimony of the grace of God, and how He uses you!

I wish I could put into words how much I love you all, how much you mean to my family and I , how much I appreciate you, how proud I am of Pine Crest. Please know that you are the best.

Romans 12:5 says: So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.

Preacher Craig

Pastor Appreciation Supper, Oct. 9th

Pine Crest will have a Pastor Appreciation Supper on Saturday, October 9th, at 5p.m. Fish, shrimp, chicken, hushpuppies, and potatoes will all be deep fried. Please bring your favorite "fixins" and come and show the Richard Family your appreciation.

Dixie Melody Boys Concert, Oct. 2nd

The Dixie Melody Boys will be appearing in concert Saturday, October 2nd, at 7p.m. Everyone is invited to attend. A love offering will be received. For more information about the Dixie Melody Boys, visit http://www.dixiemelodyboys.com/

Homecoming Communion Service

Pine Crests' annual Homecoming communion service will be held on Sunday, September 26th.
We will also have dinner on the grounds, so please remember to bring a covered dish, drinks, etc.
Be much in prayer for our services and that the Lord will guide.

Hightower Association Meeting

Pine Crests delegates for the Hightower Association Meeting this month are as follows:

Billy Cowart                Drew Allison
Brandon Waters          Alan Thompson
H.D. Major                 Herbert Dodd (alt.)

The meetings will be held on September 29th and 30th.  Pine Crest will host the meeting on September 29th and Haw Creek Baptist will host the meeting on September 30th.

Church Yard Sale

When:  Saturday, September 18th
Time:  8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sponsored by:  Junior 9-12 Sunday School Class

Proceeds benefit the Pine Crest Building Fund

Cost:  Sale spaces are $25 plus any donation from your sales.
*Bring our own "priced items and table.  There will be a food tent that will be selling hotdogs, chips, drinks and other goodies.
You may bring your items on the Friday night before the sale and then move them outside by 8:00 am Saturday.
If you would like to reserve your space please see Don or Cynthia Harber.  Please sign up by Sunday, September 12.

WOM Conference Meal

The WOM will be providing the pre-conference meal at 6:00pm on Saturday, September 11.  The meal will consist of:  Homemade BBQ, potato salad, carrot salad, fruit salad, macaroni salad, slaw, chips, pickles, buns and a variety of desserts.  Any donations will be appreciated and will go to the "Women on Mission" fund.

Pastors Perspective

Pine Crest has just come out of summer revival renewed and uplifted in the Spirit of God!  We had the honor of seeing three souls saved, and baptized 13!!!  We praise the Lord Jesus Christ for being so gracious to us.  As August is now here, we are reminded that school is also about to begin.  My prayer for this school year is that our children will be used by the Lord each and every day this year.  I believe He can use our youth to win the world for Jesus!  It is a great privileg to be your pastor and I thank each of you for your support this summer.  May we continue to join together in prayer, in work, and in love to reach the lost that they might be saved.

I love you,
Preacher Craig

Pine Crest Officer Elections

Officer elections will take place during our regularly scheduled conference on Saturday, August 7th.  We will have a prayer meeting on Wednesday, August 4th at 7:00pm concerning the upcoming elections.  Please pray that each office is filled according to God's Will.  All members are encouraged to attend.

WOM Officer Elections

The WOM officer elections will be held at the 8:30 am meeting on Sunday, August 15th.  Any woman who would be interested in being a part of WOM is welcome to come to any or all of our meetings held at 8:30am the third Sunday of each month.  The WOM works to aid in home and foreign missionary work.  Come and see what WOM is all about.

2010 PCBC Baptism Photos

Here are some of Pine Crest's newest members. Here are the links if you would like to download the high resolution images from the baptism. A special thanks to Alan Thompson for providing these photos.

Baptism_7.25.2010_A.zip
Baptism_7.25.2010_B.zip
Baptism_7.25.2010_C.zip

Baptism, Sunday July 25, 10am

Pine Crest will have baptism service on Sunday, July 25 at 10am. An invitation to join as a candidate for baptism will be given pool side. Everyone is invited to attend.

Prayer Breakfast, Sunday July 18

The Men's Brotherhood will be hosting a Prayer Breakfast Sunday, July 18 at 8am in the Pine Crest Fellowship Hall. Anyone wishing to pray for revival are invited to attend. In addition, all area pastors and assisting ministers with revivals beginning July 18 are invited.

Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall not hunger, and he that believeth on me shall never thirst. - John 6:35

Kingsmen Quartet, July 15, 7:30pm

The Kingsmen Quartet will be singing at Pine Crest Baptist Church on Thursday, July 15, 2010 at 7:30pm. Everyone is invited to attend. A love offering will be received.
For more information visit http://kingsmenquartet.musiccitynetworks.com/index.htm or call 770-887-6335.

Summer Revival, July 18-24

Summer revival services will be held twice daily beginning July 18 and ending July 24th. Rev. Danny Bennett and Rev. Brody Hughes will assist Pastor Craig Richard during this revival. Morning services begin at 11:00am and evening services begin at 7:45pm.  Baptizing service will be held on Sunday, July 25 at 10am. Please keep this weeks services and the preachers in your prayers.

Church Camp July 9-11, 2010

This years church camp will be held at the Georgia Baptist Conference Center in Toccoa, GA July 9-11, 2010.  We always have a great time with our church family in this casual atmosphere.  Hope to see you there.  If you need any additional information please see Brandon Waters.

VBS 2010 "Hero Headquarters

This years VBS will be held from Sunday, June 6 - Friday, June 11 from 6:45 - 9:00 pm. The VBS theme this year is "Where kids join forces with God" with scripture 1 Timothy 4:12 Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

We will be kicking off VBS this Sunday, June 6 with a hotdog supper in the fellowship hall at 5:30, then class will begin at 6:45.  Come out and join us we will have a great time learning about our Bible and having fun.

Thank you, Forsyth County Senior Services

Dear Pine Crest Baptist Church,

On behalf of Forsyth County Senior Services I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your generous donation, and continued support of the Forsyth County Home Delivered Meals Program. Your commitment and support to the senior community is genuinely appreciated.

Each year Forsyth County Senior Services improves upon our goal to provide a friendly and comfortable atmosphere where seniors gather for services and activities that respond to their diverse needs and interests. We continually endeavor to enhance the dignity, support the independence, and foster community involvement with seniors. Through the generous support of those like you, we are able to provide enhanced and strengthened programs to touch even more seniors.

The Home Delivered Meals program has been a cornerstone to senior independence. As you know, the Home Delivered Meals Program provides nutritious and wholesome meals to seniors. Additionally, the Home Delivered Meals Program affords us the opportunity to interact with the seniors in their homes, verify that their needs are being met, and provides the opportunity to direct available resources appropriately.

At Forsyth County Senior Services we continue to make a difference in the lives of seniors by helping them maintain a healthier, happier, longer and more productive life. With the help of donations from supporters such as yourself, we will continue to be able to maintain this crucial program, even in this tenuous economic climate.

Thank you again for your continued support in enriching the lives of seniors.

Best wishes,

Natasha Davis
Administrative Team Leader

Church Camp Sign Up

Church camp is scheduled for July 9th - 11th.  Sign up is this month.  Look for the sign up sheets in the foyer.

Vacation Bible School

This years VBS will be held from Sunday, June 6 - Friday, June 11 from 6:45 - 9:00 pm.  The VBS theme this year is "Where kids join forces with God" with scripture 1 Timothy 4:12 Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

WOM Annie Armstrong Offering

WOM will be taking up donations during the month of May for Annie Armstrong.  Our goal is $700; please seek Gods guidance on what to give. See any WOM member for donations or questions.

Church Camp 2010

Church camp dates have been announced.  The dates are set as July 9th - 11th.  More information will be coming soon.

Vacation Bible School Clincs

This years Hightower Baptist Association VBS clinics will be held at New Harmony on April 27 and April 29 at 7:00pm.  For more information please log on to hightowerbaptist.org.

Singing in the Spring/High Attendance Sunday

Pine Crest Baptist Church welcomes everyone to the Singing in the Spring on April 25, 2010. The singing will begin with dynamic Sunday School lessons with each class learning about how singing has been influential throughout God's Word. All in attendance for Sunday School on this special day will receive a special gift. The singing will follow these lessons at the 11:00 service and will continue throughout this worship service as we worship Jesus singing His praise. Please come ready to lift your voice in song. I believe this will be a memorable time in the Lord, please be praying for this special service.

WOM News

Please keep your eyes and ears open for information regarding ticket sales for the gift card baskets the WOM will be selling to raise funds for missions and the building fund.  The baskets will be on display at the Chicken Dinner on April 17 with the drawings to be held at the end of the evening.

CHICKEN TENDER DINNER

Are you hungry?  This years chicken dinner will be held on April 17 from 11:00 am - 7:00 pm.  Ladies are asked to make pound cake and tea.  Dont forget how much fun we had last year working together, come out and let's make a day of it.

Pine Crest Egg Hunt

The 2010 Pine Crest Easter Eggstravaganza is upon us!  Come one, come all to the Allison home for an afternoon of fun, fellowship, food and family.  We would love for everyone to join us on Saturday, April 3rd at 11:30 am.  There will be an egg hunt for all of the children and food for all ages.  Sandwiches, drinks and paper items will be provided, we ask that you bring a side dish and/or dessert to share.  Please bring 12 filled Easter eggs per child for the hunt.

Pastors Perspective

Happy Easter!  They walked toward the tomb early that morning. Their hope was gone, their dreams had been crushed. As they arrived at that garden tombsite, they realized He was gone. John states that Mary thought someone had taken Him away. Shortly after the realization that Jesus was no longer in the sepulchre, the truth is shared that Jesus had risen from the dead!


No other event in the course of human history even comes close to what happened early in the morning that first Easter. The death, burial, and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ is the defining issue for every single person who has ever lived. No other act has ever been nor will ever be as important as Jesus dying and rising again, for no other act could ever even pretend to give eternal life to all who will believe.

The disciples mourning was turned to laughter. The women, their tears were transformed into joy. The resurrection of Jesus, the good news, is still transforming those who believe!

2010 SPRING REVIVAL

Pine Crest will be having Spring Revival beginning on March 31 through April 3, 2010.  Nightly services begin at 7:30pm.

Gerald Richards will be helping Pastor Craig with this revival. Please be much in prayer for these services.

WOM News

The Pine Crest WOM will be having a fundraising supper before conference on March 13, 2010 at 6pm.  The menu will be a variety of soups, chili and mac and cheese.  They will be served with cornbread and crackers.  The meal will be followed with desserts.

Youth In Christ Activities

The Pine Crest Youth In Christ will be attending the Foundations Bible Study on Friday, March 5th at 7pm.  YIC ages 13-20 will be meeting at Moe's between 5:30 and 6:00 Friday night to have supper before service.  We will be meeting at the Moe's on Keith Bridge Road at Hammonds Crossing.  If you cannot attend supper, meet us at Coal Mountain.  If you are dropping off your children at Moe's please call us about driving arrangements ahead of time.  Andy and Lori 770-833-0310.

Foundations Bible Study, March 5-6

All Christians need a strong understanding of their fundamental beliefs. Young Christians often need guidance in gaining this understanding and in developing good Bible study habits. FOUNDATIONS will be a weekend of Bible study covering the Articles of Faith of the Hightower Baptist Association. We will meet Friday night at Coal Mountain Baptist Church for a worship service and registration. The FOUNDATIONS Bible Study will take place on Saturday from 9 AM-5 PM. Participants will be guided in a small-group study and discussion of our fundamental beliefs. Everyone ages of 13 and up is invited. If you or your youth group are planning to attend, please RSVP.

Date: March 5-6, 2010
Time: Friday Night, 7-9 PM; Saturday, 9 AM - 5 PM
Location: Coal Mountain Baptist Church, 3320 Dahlonega Highway, Cumming, GA 30040
Ages: 13 Years and up
What to Bring: Your Bible, A Pen, A Notebook, and A Desire to Learn. Lunch will be provided on Saturday.

For additional information or to RSVP, contact: Jason Power - 770-815-1589, Brian Pendley - 678-232-6173 or http://amped315.com/contact/

Go online at: http://amped315.com/foundations/

Pastors Perspective

Valentine's Day is when couples across America show their undying love to each other in the form of flowers, chocolate, and cards.  I am sure that this holiday is one in which there may be more sizzle than steak due to the commercialization of the day.  Truly, everyday is an opportunity for two people in love to display that love to the other in the form of words, sacrifice and devotion.

This month we will no doubt watch shows and movies about a tremendous love story that will tug at our heart strings so to speak.  This month we will see commercials that inform us of a great love story and we might even identify with that story.  You know, I love a good love story.  Within these stories one finds a sense of hope and desire and I think we all enjoy that.

Love is an amazing thing in that one cannot necessarily touch love, or see love, or measure it so to speak.  I mean I believe we can do these things but only if we truly know what love is.  So what is love? 1 John 4:8 tells us that "God is love".  The Bible narrates the greatest love story ever told.  I encourage you to read this love story this month as we are bombarded with the materialistic fascination of love and I believe we will all see love, touch love and measure love.  It is a story of how God the Father sent His Son Jesus to save all humanity from our sins.  Why would He do such a thing......because of love.  I don't know of a better love story than that!

Chocolate is nice.  Cards are fantastic.  Flowers are wonderful.  God gives us all of these and more! He gives us His love, His sacrifice, His devotion.  He gives us His Son....and He does it every day of the year!

-Pastor Craig

WOM News

The WOM will be having a fundraising supper before conference on February 13, 2010 at 6:00pm in the Fellowship Hall.  The menu will be a variety of soups and followed with desserts.

The WOM will be selling candles during February with the proceeds going toward missions.  Please get your order form from any WOM member.

Pritchett Household Shower

Congratulations to Whitney and Michael Pritchett on their marriage and their first home.  The ladies of Pine Crest will be throwing Whitney & Michael a household shower on Sunday, February 7, 2010 at 2:00pm.  The shower will be held in the Fellowship Hall.  The couple is registered at Target.

Singing: Gerald Sweatman, Feb. 7th

Gerald Sweatman will be singing at Pine Crest Baptist Church on Sunday, February 7, at 6pm. Everyone is invited to attend.

Jan. 9 Conference Cancelled

Conference and preceding supper have been cancelled due to lingering ice accumulation and cold weather. Conference will be held immediately following worship service Sunday, January 10th.